Research · Midsize Cars

2023 Toyota CamryRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 65 owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Camry. Most complaints involve electrical system (9) and fuel/propulsion system (7). The EPA rates it 25–32 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
25–32mpg
EPA · 8 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Feb 2024
Owner complaints
65
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$2,000est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Wheels: lugs

Park It: do not driveFree remedy

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.

WheelsReported Jun 15, 2023NHTSA 23V432000

Seats

Free remedy

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

SeatsReported Feb 22, 2024NHTSA 24V128000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

65 complaints filed with NHTSA · Dec 2022 – Oct 2026
  1. Electrical system9
  2. Fuel/propulsion system7
  3. Power train7
  4. Vehicle speed control6
  5. Service brakes6
  6. Forward collision avoidance6
  7. Structure5
  8. Engine5
  9. Air bags5

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Camry model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996421
1997558
1998610
1999590
2000530
2001330
20021,039
2003818
2004799
2005721
2006435
20073,616
20081,178
20091,412
2010614
2011624
2012645
2013301
2014480
2015271
2016189
2017148
2018754
2019400
2020275
2021158
202265
202365
202452
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
7
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

9 reports1 fire
“I woke up to my car on fire and Toyota is saying they don’t know what happened but they’re also saying it wasn’t their fault I’ve never seen a brand new car just randomly set on fire and then nobody really look for any answers I just put brand new tires on the car the day before it burnt up I’m currently behind on my car payments because of the financial strain this whole situation put me in because on top of a divorce I wasn’t prepared to go and buy another car I’ve just stopped living in my current car and got an apartment because of the financial strain that this is caused and I wasn’t given any kind of reimbursement or assistance even with the tires that I just bought I feel like Toyota knows something that they’re not telling me and I deserve to be compensated”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 6, 2026Electrical system, Structure, Fuel/propulsion systemFire reportedODI 11762456

Fuel/propulsion system

7 reports1 crash1 fire
“Vehicle started to leak gasoline from the tank filler cap while parked in garage with a full tank of gas. Created a highly flammable/explosive environment. Gas tank was not “topped off” when filled. This has been occurring for the last 2 months. No apparent damaged of defects noted with filler cap. There are no fuel/engine error codes. Vehicle operates normally.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 16, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11738255

Power train

7 reports1 crash
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a normal or safe operating procedure. The problem occurs intermittently and has happened multiple times. I believe there may be a defect involving the ignition key release system, shift interlock, park position switch, or a related electrical component. This condition could leave drivers stranded or unable to secure their vehicle and creates a potential safety concern. I am submitting this complaint so the issue can be investigated and to determine whether other 2023 Toyota Camry owners are experiencing the same problem.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 22, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11752230
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

8 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl · 3.5L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Camry LE/SE
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, 3-mode (Spt/Normal/Eco) · Front-Wheel Drive
283932$2,000280
Camry LE/SE
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI · Front-Wheel Drive
283932$2,000278
Camry XLE/XSE
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
273831$2,050286
Camry AWD LE/SE
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive
253429$2,200310
Camry AWD XLE/XSE
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive
253428$2,300315
Camry
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
223326$2,450338
Camry XSE
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
223226$2,450345
Camry TRD
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
223125$2,550354
  • Camry LE/SE
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, 3-mode (Spt/Normal/Eco)
    28 city · 39 hwy · $2,000/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • Camry LE/SE
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
    28 city · 39 hwy · $2,000/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • Camry XLE/XSE
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    27 city · 38 hwy · $2,050/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
  • Camry AWD LE/SE
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    25 city · 34 hwy · $2,200/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
  • Camry AWD XLE/XSE
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    25 city · 34 hwy · $2,300/yr
    28
    mpg comb.
  • Camry
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    22 city · 33 hwy · $2,450/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
  • Camry XSE
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    22 city · 32 hwy · $2,450/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
  • Camry TRD
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    22 city · 31 hwy · $2,550/yr
    25
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

4 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Toyota CAMRY Later Release 4 DR AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.9%
Overall
5 / 5
Toyota CAMRY Later Release 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.9%
Overall
5 / 5
Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD Early Release
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.9%
Overall
5 / 5
Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD Early Release
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 18955Vehicle 18954Vehicle 18581
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2023 Camry questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Camry have?

2 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2023 Toyota Camry problems?

Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (9), fuel/propulsion system (7), power train (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2023 Toyota Camry get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Toyota Camry at 25–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (8 versions rated).

How safe is the 2023 Toyota Camry?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2023 Toyota Camry 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026